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There are few people who can either totally avoid sugar, or who are completely immune to its effects. The majority of us will easily pop a candy bar in and not feel much guilt. But, sugar is a dangerous poison to your health.
- Sugar has been shown to increase the risk of heart disease, obesity, and diabetes. The more sugar a person consumes, the more risk they are at.
- High amounts of sugar can lead to mood swings and headaches. It also has addictive properties, causing you to crave more and more.
- Sugar impairs your immune system.
- Sugar is empty calories. A diet heavy in sugar is not filling or nutritious, so even after consuming you feel like junk.
- Sugar expedites aging.
- Sugar sticks in the crevices of your teeth, causing tooth decay. There is an experiment where a piece of meat is marinated in soda overnight, and the next day the meat is rotten, or the DIY solution of using soda to clean battery corrosion. Imagine the corrosion on your teeth.
- Contrary to popular belief, sugar does not alleviate stress. In fact, it increases it and can make some people more prone to anxiety.
- Sugar prevents certain nutrients from being absorbed into your body, like vitamin A, vitamin C, B-12, calcium, phosphorous, magnesium, and iron.ย
- Excessive sugar consumption leads to weak memory. Researchers have found that people who consume sugar frequently experience brain fogginess.
Best Sugar Substitutes
Even some sugar substitutes can have the same effect as sugar.ย Your best substitutes are natural fruits such as mangoes, peaches, strawberries, and other sweet fruits, or add-ins like honey. ย Rice malt syrup is another alternative to using refined sugar.ย ย
But, even with these, be sure to consume in moderation because sugar is sugar, even if itโs all natural.ย Make a point to start reducing the sugar in your diet.ย
Take small steps, like swapping out one sugary drink or treat for something healthier.